Art of Msekowski

prometheus...

2011-12-25T14:00:00.001-05:00

what screams Christmas like a prometheus study…cheers to everyone!

more changes...

2011-12-18T13:52:00.000-05:00

My apologies, its been an awesome and busy last few months. Moved to wonderful California, working next to the talent that is Wen, Kwan and Mr. Studz at Ready at Dawn Studios. Too much fun at work, but have to get back to personal stuff as well. Nothing interesting, but the first of many studies to come off my new Cintiq… still needs some practice me thinks. Cheers.

remnants...

2011-04-27T16:46:00.002-04:00

Still experimenting on works that were started a while ago. More new stuff soon. Oh, and forgot to mention, this piece along with several others will be published in Dopress Books' Concept Art and Sketch by the end of the year.

adventures of Nathan Fillion...

2011-03-23T10:36:00.002-04:00

After seeing John Park's and Albert Ng's Uncharted inspired works, I wanted to add some of my own to the mix before the release of Drake's Deception. A few more on the way.

changes...

2011-03-04T12:25:00.002-05:00

I've had my fair share of bad luck over the years, but I've never felt such loss. Over the last several months, my best friend became ill and with his recent passing, I was devastated. Despite a wonderful team of vets trying to help, it was of no use. He has always played a part in my work and will be greatly missed, my very best friend.

I'm hoping to get back into the swing of things, as I'm trying to find as many distractions as possible. With that, I truly appreciate the comments and emails I've gotten. They keep me inspired. To tie this into a more artistic sense, here is a piece that started as a drawing about a year ago, and needed to be swept off the desktop.

shoot the flying demon...

2010-11-11T16:31:00.002-05:00

Still playing around with some new things and figuring out what works and what doesn't. I love experimenting with Photoshop's tools, and so this got the brunt of it. While not completely happy, I learned a couple of points along the way, so can't complain. Oh, and Brotherhood's almost here!

wasteland...

2010-10-12T10:59:00.000-04:00

Just a quick update.

many faces...

2010-09-26T16:17:00.005-04:00

Found this in a folder on the desktop. It was a rejected sketch from a gallery a couple of years ago. I don't care to work on old stuff, but I fixed a few things, still really rough, but couldn't throw it away.

wrong castle...

2010-09-23T13:55:00.004-04:00

This is what happens when you start whistling the mario theme all day!

… and below are a bunch of trailer studies. Some recent, some old, but since Andrew Domachowski's been putting out so many sweet studies, I thought I'd share as well. Kudos to those that guess what films!

rejected...

2010-09-15T09:36:00.002-04:00

My submission for the Assassin's Creed art book put together by Ubiworkshop. Didn't get picked, but it was really fun nonetheless. Can't wait to get my hands on the book, so make sure to check it out!

mixed bag...

2010-09-10T12:34:00.007-04:00

Well, its been a couple months now and I'm feeling back to my old self. I've finally updated my website with a simplified layout that's easier to manage. Nothing new, just no longer a nuisance with my basic HTML skills! Also, while I've entered a few contests I haven't been able to show any works on my blog, but below is an entry at parkablogs. Check out the site and some amazing entires by other artists, and thanks for all the kind words posted.

I'm also back to experimenting and the image below is a culmination of several different things I was playing with. So so on the results...

Finally (and might I add off topic), I was working away at my desk when I looked out to the street and saw something small squirming around. I ran out and realized it was this small fella right smack dab in the middle. He seemed in perfectly good health, and after several hours Googling my way through the web finding ways to help, I was able to reunite him with his momma. Good times!

a matter for Monet...

2010-07-05T10:15:00.003-04:00

While most of his travels will take him through inspired landscapes, the figure is bound to find some famous faces. Finding himself in need of help, the figure looks to a master.

the Pollock fields...

2010-06-19T18:17:00.002-04:00

An environment within the same project as the previous post. While a majority of the environments are set in a world not unlike our own, it was fun to let loose with some of the more alien settings that are based on abstract works.

van Gogh fortress...

2010-06-17T13:45:00.003-04:00

Another piece from a personal project that hasn't left me for a while. It's been stuck in my head, changing as new ideas pop in. I'm trying not to force things out, seeing how it evolves, but I guess it's a good sign that it lingers somewhere in my head.

some stuff...

2010-06-08T11:54:00.003-04:00

Well, after some wonderful problems with my Wi-Fi and battery this month, and more importantly, becoming an uncle to a little bundle of awesomeness, I'm back to updates. Though I must admit, with the weather this nice, I feel almost as lazy as my bud below!

For some concepts, my good friend Joel Wijeyesekera and I have been creating some fun stuff surrounding the Assassin's Creed world. Check those out below as well as the artist/photographer extraordinaire in the links to the right.

the horror of jello...

2010-04-30T10:26:00.003-04:00

Honestly, I don't know why this image has been floating around my head for a couple of months, but I had to get it out. I mean, what could be happier than jello?

beacon found...

2010-04-26T10:05:00.001-04:00

Their journey comes to an end. Hopefully some more fun stuff soon!

the swamps...

2010-04-24T09:58:00.001-04:00

I think they took a wrong turn at Pandora.

searching...

2010-04-21T13:46:00.003-04:00

Couple more to go, and a better stream of updates coming up.

ghillie suit FAIL!

2010-04-07T12:46:00.003-04:00

A piece inspired by Ashley Wood's World War Robot paintings. Check out his site, which is updated very often, to see some of his progress works and studio. Links to the side. Oh, an be sure to google the amazing figures based on his works from 3A!

retiring...

2010-03-26T10:14:00.005-04:00

One of the kindest souls I've ever met, Hugh LeRoy has been a wonderful instructor, and I know everyone that's had the pleasure to know this artist, can only sing his praises. Hopefully he doesn't mind me putting this up here!

inspired...

2010-03-09T15:29:00.000-05:00

Rather than just adding links in the side bar to some of my favourite artists, I've decided to show a series of tributes I did to some of these amazing talents. Granted, I was only able to choose a handful for this project, mostly focusing on difference in subject matter and style, but I thought it would be a whole lot more interesting than just pasting them to the right.

The first two of these works were inspired by Bill Cone, Ralph Eggleston, and Dominiqe Louis from some of their Pixar work. Unfortunately, the latter two have no personal sites that I've found, but Bill Cone has a wonderful blog showcasing some of his en plain air work in soft pastels. Make sure to read up on some of his thoughts, setup and process. Truly great stuff. Enjoy.

Wood bots...

2010-02-08T23:28:00.000-05:00

Started out as a drawing and ended up as a demo for class. I chose to work in the style and subject matter of some of my favourite artists that have inspired me over the years. Hopefully I haven't butchered Ashley Wood's work too much. If so, my apologies. Either way, I'll hopefully get a few more up.

continued...

2010-01-23T10:37:00.001-05:00

The fourth in the series. Originally, there were more creatures this duo 'bothered', but like always, time didn't allow it. Maybe I'll finally add that monstrous crab as an extra piece! The pencil drawing below as well.

the space dog...

2009-12-15T13:48:00.000-05:00

Started these a while ago, got busy with other work, and never had a chance to finish. Finally, I have some time and will be doing more in the series. Oh, and I posted a couple of the original drawings.

spoiled...

2009-12-05T23:54:00.001-05:00

It's his birthday! Oh, and finally, some updates coming.

german shepherd...

2009-08-31T17:16:00.000-04:00

Some recent pencil work!

mini ninja...

2009-08-30T13:09:00.000-04:00

spacedog series...

2009-08-18T13:53:00.000-04:00

I wanted to take a pencil series I started last year and add some colour, redoing some of the aspects I rushed on in the process. While the focus throughout was more on the 'alien' environments, I was unhappy with the lack of detail in the characters, and so, wanted to give them the attention they deserved.

The funny thing is, I felt I started with Luke Skywalker's rebel pilot outfit and finished off with a clone trooper. Damn the wonderfulness that is Star Wars!

Originally, the dog was a German Shepherd breed, but like always, my dog fell into the mix. He also became less mechanical and more canine.

got milka?

2009-08-05T13:58:00.001-04:00

Purple cows and windmills, because eating some chocolate got me thinking...

ninja turtles...

2009-07-24T13:52:00.000-04:00

Oh, the ninja turtles. Started this one day and might actually do some of the other supporting characters. Who knows? In my vision of these fearsome foursome, I wanted to find a balance between the original more serious characters by Eastman and Laird, and the lightheartedness of the 1987 cartoon series which I pretty much grew up on. Thanks.

retro...

2009-07-11T10:22:00.000-04:00

More fun! An old sketch that was almost a painting. Never got there. Enjoy.

Red and Ravenous...

2009-07-10T15:00:00.000-04:00

Just having fun!

Assassin's Creed 3?

2009-07-07T11:05:00.000-04:00

Big fan of the series and looking forward to the sequel. To pass the time, some character designs on where Desmond's ancestors may have gone next? Maybe Feudal Japan mid to late 15th century. Okay, now I'm just getting carried away. Enjoy.

Jakob...

2009-06-16T10:25:00.000-04:00

The main protagonist in my personal project, also pictured in last weeks post. I'll be showing more of these characters over the next few weeks as a nice departure from the monstrous figures I always seem to be drawing. Enjoy.

the rooftops...

2009-06-08T16:10:00.000-04:00

A concept I did recently for another project I've been working on in my spare time. The city represents a jumbled mess of architecture with thousands living in a constricting space. More info soon.

Up, up, and away...

2009-05-29T10:28:00.000-04:00

Just a quickie to celebrate Pixar's new film, Up. More summer updates coming soon! Enjoy.

character concepts...

2009-03-08T11:30:00.000-04:00

I've been doing a lot of large scale pencil drawings lately and I feel those have helped my pencil work, especially when it comes to loosening up and knowing where to add the most important details. Anyways, here are a few character concepts from another personal project I keep chipping away at. Hopefully more on that soon.

revisions...

2008-11-09T14:12:00.000-05:00

Well, this started as a contest entry, but it turned out as a catalyst to something more. I ended up redesigning other characters like Wolverine and Spider-Man, and let me tell you, it certainly wasn't easy. Going in to it, I was immediately aware the I was at a disadvantage. I mean, how the heck would I take such iconic characters and make them my own, so to speak. I did my best to pay tribute to what was already there, while still wanting to have enough originality. Either way, it was tremendously fun, so hopefully I'll post some more soon.

outside...

2008-06-30T11:23:00.000-04:00

...and another that never went anywhere but this blog.

and in the opposing corner...

2008-06-18T12:49:00.000-04:00

Another concept for a project where the idea was to create a "uber-assassin" with human features, though anything but. I was inspired by some images of caterpillars in the design of the mask and furred head and added the cape-like satin material protruding from its back for some delicate balance.

Runs on a Mac...

2008-06-12T10:08:00.001-04:00

Something a little less serious. I left it pretty sketchy, so I didn't bother with any specific details, but I'm noticing that I don't pay enough attention to legs. I'll focus better next time.

Viva la Vida...

2008-06-10T09:13:00.000-04:00

I was listening to Coldplay's newest single and this just happened to pour out. It also happens to be part of Apple's newest ad for iTunes!

Indy's back!

2008-05-22T09:13:00.000-04:00

...and he really hates snakes.

a few more...

2008-05-21T14:48:00.001-04:00

More recent works, some pretty sketchy that never really went anywhere.

don't feed the chickens!

2008-05-11T10:44:00.001-04:00

One of a few recent project concepts of a courtyard with a grand, spider-web of a tree. Originally, a rusted and tireless truck was the focus, but it didn't finish that way.

dump...

2008-05-06T22:02:00.001-04:00

Some old and new, with a lot more on the way.

scrap metal...

2008-05-02T09:51:00.000-04:00

More updates soon, but for now, get off this blog and go see Iron Man!

something new...

2007-09-22T18:34:00.000-04:00

Recently got a new DSLR (Canon XTi Rebel) and I thought I'd show some random images that I've taken. Still getting a hang of it though.

And finally, behold... the power of Brad and Angelina

the horsemen...

2007-08-30T15:14:00.000-04:00

Well, this started out as the four horsemen, but quickly grew to five, than six. I toned down the colours from the original as I wanted to have an ominous feel without going entirely monochromatic. I also changed the layout from vertical to horizontal, hoping to better establish the sense of speed.

just sitting...

2007-08-02T13:45:00.000-04:00

Ah, the memories! I remember people staring as they walked on by. I'm sure they were wondering what the hell I was doing sitting in the center of this field all alone, bound to the grass and fiddling away on my mac. Well, this was it, among many others, I sketched that year.

head hunter...

2007-07-27T10:58:00.000-04:00

An image I've been grueling over for a while, but finally said no more, and finished him to some extent. A mercenary for hire by the name of Vaucus Maar, in the same vain as Boba of Jango with parts and accessories made from his unfortunate victims.

soldier run

2007-07-20T13:44:00.000-04:00

Originally a sketch showing an emblem for a group of soldiers, it quickly became a whole lot more as I continued. The concept art, as previously posted is for Clan Arena, so if your interested in helping out this talented team, head on over to their official website.

the end farmers...

2007-07-13T14:01:00.000-04:00

Just an image that popped into my head late at night once. Again, it grew into something bigger than I had imagined. From seaside farms on a wet afternoon to a scene that engulfed the landscape in blinding pollution and reduced it to a pile of rotting waste. Oh the joy!

Clan Arena design

2007-06-24T15:19:00.000-04:00

A character design I created for Clan Arena of a futuristic soldier, playable in the demo. A great team is behind this game, so if you're interested in helping out, head on over to the Clan Arena website Also, I've added a model render of the character done by the talented LDGree, who has beautifully brought the design to life. You can see more of his work here.

My Precious...

2007-05-27T10:44:00.000-04:00

A study of light, colour, and CS3, I did this sketch of my precious pooch to try out a few new techniques that all together didn't go as well as I hoped. Oh well, try, try again.

PIRATES!

2007-05-21T09:19:00.001-04:00

In reference to the obvious, I was also inspired by Sparth's astounding island images he recently made. Enjoy my feeble attempt.

City scene

2007-05-17T08:20:00.000-04:00

An image I recently made of a serene city among cascading falls. Although it changed drastically when compared to the original sketch, I kept at it and this was the result.

Second Post

2007-05-06T10:20:00.000-04:00

Well, I guess my first with any substance. Here are a few works I made recently, one of which is a personal project I've been working on for quite a while. The bird is a character in a story tentatively titled "The Great Migration". Hopefully one day they'll be more than just sketches. Enjoy.

First Post

2007-05-05T10:12:00.000-04:00

Just checking if everything is working fine. More to come in the next couple of days.